‘Implement women’s quota bill unconditionally’: Rahul Gandhi hits back at BJP
Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023 reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday for linking the Women’s Reservation Bill to delimitation, demanding unconditional implementation of the already passed 2023 women’s reservation law. Mr. Rijiju, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, was reminded that the Women’s Reservation Bill 2023 has already been passed unanimously, with full support from the Congress.
Gandhi questioned why it remains unimplemented after three years and why it is now being linked to delimitation. He urged the BJP to implement the 2023 law without any conditions in an X post.
These comments came after Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju responded to a video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reflecting on women's empowerment. Rijiju expressed hope that the Congress Party would support the Women’s Reservation Bill unconditionally. Gandhi emphasized the importance of women's freedom from patriarchy and rigid control, stating that India must reinvigorate its stance and allow women to express themselves freely.
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